Ava's Reviews
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Voted "Best Dressed" at the Work Gala
I rented this for a co-worker who is new to RTR (she's a huge fan now). She's 5'3", 165lbs, and 38C. Normally wears a 12, but the 10 fit her perfectly. This dress was a hit and she received many compliments throughout the night. This dress is also a testament to RTR's customer service because they were able to overnight this dress when the original one she rented didn't work well. She'll be renting again!
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Natasha Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 32D
Great spring/graduation dress
Love this dress and received many compliments! It fit perfectly and was a great spring dress that I wore to a college graduation. In case my profile information isn't updated, I'm now 159lbs and it still fit fine. The large was too long on me. Wore a strapless bra and flat sandals; did have to hold the fabric up so that it wouldn't drag too much on the floor, but prefer that over it being too short. The leg slit is subtle and feminine. Would rent again if it weren't such a statement dress.
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Floral Carmen Maxi
YUMI KIM
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 32D
Great spring/graduation dress!
This dress fit perfectly and was a great spring dress that I wore to a college graduation. In case my profile information isn't updated, I'm now 159lbs and it still fit fine. Love the color and silk fabric! Wore a backless bra and flat sandals; did have to hold the fabric up so that it wouldn't drag too much on the floor, but prefer that over it being too short. Received many compliments. Would rent again if it weren't such a statement dress.
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Full Of Love Jasmine Maxi
YUMI KIM
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 32D
Nice bracelet
Wore this bracelet for date night, but could wear it every day, if I wanted to. Not heavy at all. Would rent again.
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Crystal Link Bracelet
Slate & Willow Accessories
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 32D
Nice earrings
Wore these for date night, but could wear them every day, if I wanted to. Would rent again.
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Grazia Hoop Earrings
Elise M.
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 32D
Cute, but not ideal for long torsos
Wore this for a date on a warmer night in NYC and I love the idea of it, but the fit wasn't ideal. Needed to wear pasties and use garment tape to keep the fabric close to my chest, especially since I'm on the smaller side. Had to be extra careful when I sat because the torso was a little short on me and I was afraid something would split. Loved the pockets and color though!
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Navy Kimono Jumpsuit
Adelyn Rae
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 32D
Perfect for a November wedding in NYC
A little tardy with putting this review up, but I wore this dress to a wedding in November and loved it. The material wasn't super heavy, but it was appropriate for a November wedding in NYC. There was a lot of excess fabric, but I didn't mind it. Would rent again.
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Red Lace Dress
Alexia Admor
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 32D
Simple Elegance
These earrings paired perfectly with the Jay Godfrey Black Lace Triangle Gown I rented for a black tie wedding. They weren't heavy either. Would definitely rent again!
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Charcoal Stone Earrings
Sam Edelman Jewelry
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 32D
Simple Elegance
This bracelet paired perfectly with the Jay Godfrey Black Lace Triangle Gown I rented for a black tie wedding. Would definitely rent again.
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Sweet Whisper Bangle
Jenny Packham
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 32D
Simply Stunning!
I wore this dress to a black tie wedding and felt absolutely elegant. The dress was true to size and the long version fit perfectly with my 3-in heels; the regular size was too short. I received many compliments the entire night. In terms of undergarments, I wore pasties and seamless underwear; the material is on the thicker side, so no need to worry about panty lines. Would rent this again if it weren't such a unique piece!
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Black Lace Triangle Gown
Jay Godfrey
Size Worn: 8L
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 32D
Great earrings!
These went well with my outfit (the Rebecca Jumpsuit from La Petite Robe Di Chiara Boni and the AV MAX Glitzy Glamour Cuff - both from RTR) and they were really light. Would wear them again.
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Lindsay Earrings
Ella Carter
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 32D
Great jumpsuit especially for my dirty 30 birthday party!
Up until this jumpsuit, I had been weary of them, but this was super comfortable and easy to get on and off when using the bathroom. I wore it for my 30th birthday party and received many compliments all night. This was true to size and the L was necessary for my height; the regular size looked cropped, but not in a good way. I wore spanx as a precaution. Didn't wear a bra, just pasties, and that was the right move. Would highly recommend this jumpsuit.
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Rebecca Jumpsuit
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe
Size Worn: 44L
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 32D
Perfect statement piece
Wore this with the Rebecca Jumpsuit from La Petite Robe Di Chiara Boni for my 30th bday party and it was great. Would rent again!
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Glitzy Glamour Cuff
AV Max
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 32D
Flirty 30 birthday dress
This dress was perfect for my 30th birthday brunch. I ended up wearing the size 6 because the 8 was too loose in the top. The 6 required some assistance to get into, but I was able to breath and move around just fine once zipped up. I didn't wear a bra, just pasties, and that worked out great. If you are larger than a B cup, I would recommend sizing up. Gave it 4 instead of 5 stars because it required some sucking in if 8 is your regular size. Highly recommends this dress otherwise.
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Yellow Marilyn Dress
allison parris
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 32D
A little tight in the bodice, but love it overall
This dress was great, and not just because we share the same name. I wore it to a Nigerian/Jamaican wedding (lots of regal attire present), and I felt absolutely stunning in it. The size 10 wasn't available to ship, so I don't have a size to compare it to. The 8 did require some assistance to get in, but once I was zipped up, everything stayed in place the entire night. Would definitely rent again. The earrings are from RTR also.
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Ava Maria Cocktail Dress
MASON HOSKER
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 32D
Would not recommend if you have larger hips/butt
I picked this dress as a backup since the backup for my original dress was no longer available. Glad I picked it especially, since I wouldn't normally spend this much on a rental, and also glad that my original dress worked out well; this dress was just okay to me. If I sized up, I think it would've been too large, but as is, I wouldn't have felt comfortable wearing this to a wedding for fear that one wrong bend forward would expose all of my lady parts. If I were to wear this, I'd either do more sit-ups prior and/or wear spanx (I did neither in this picture) to keep everything together and smooth.
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Shea Ombre Dress
Hervé Léger
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 32D
Was nice, but a little tight in the bodice
Unfortunately, I am unable to compare sizes for this dress since I only ordered the 8R, so I don't know how my feedback would change if I tried on more than one size. I liked it overall and worked well for a summer wedding in DC (super hot and humid). The only thing that bothered me about it was the fact that some of the boning in the corset had poked through the fabric and rubbed on my skin the whole night; I still have the scars from the boning. Corsets in general aren't the most comfortable, but they are even more uncomfortable when the boning comes in contact with your skin. Silver lining is that the dress stayed in place the whole night, even with dancing involved. I wore a strapless bra with this, but could've gotten away with not wearing one. My heels were about 1.5-2in and I still found myself holding up the dress sometimes to prevent myself from stepping on it. Given my broad shoulders/athletic frame, I think I would size up next time so that I had a little more breathing room although that would also mean that the dress would be longer. Nice dress overall, would definitely recommend renting your regular size and a size up so that you can get the one that fits best.
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Flora Chiffon Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 32D
Perfect for the occasion
These earrings weren't heavy and perfectly complemented my dress (also from RTR). Would rent again.
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Black Monaco Earrings
Dannijo
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 32D
Comfortable with pockets
I originally rented this for a brunch the day after a wedding, but the brunch didn't happen so I just wore it on the car ride home. It's really comfortable (and how can you not like a dress with pockets??). The only thing I wasn't the biggest fan of was that I had to wear a tank under because of the low cut and shorts under because of the length. It wasn't a big deal for me because I wear a lot of ensembles that way, but I would be aware of that if you're on the taller and longer side.
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Poppy Toss Dress
Free People
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 32D
Subtle but elegant
I wore these with a statement dress (Nicole Miller Royal Blue Structured Off The Shoulder Dress) and bracelet, plus my hair was down, so it was best that I wore something subtle. These were nice and I'd rent them again. Originally, I ordered the matching bracelet for this, but it wasn't available. However, I fell in love with the replacement (Lele Sadoughi's Striped Hinged Slider Bracelet).
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Pink Cluster Studs
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 32D
Great dress!
I loved this dress and the fabric was so stretchy that I was able to fit a 6 (never even bothered trying on the 8). I received tons of compliments and was able to dance the night away. The straps did ride up a little bit, but nothing too annoying. I paired them with pointy nude pumps and the RTR Lele Sadoughi Striped Hinged Slider Bracelet, which I loved too! I wore a pair of RTR Kate Spade studs, but you can't see them in the picture. Would definitely rent again.
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Royal Blue Structured Off The Shoulder Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 32D
Love this!
This bracelet was elegant and fit my wrist perfectly! It was a replacement bracelet, but glad that my original bracelet wasn't available because this one was way better. (I paired it with the Nicole Miller Royal Blue Structured Off the Shoulder Dress and the Kate Spade Pink Cluster Studs)
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Striped Hinged Slider Bracelet
Lele Sadoughi
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 32D
Simple, but fun!
This bracelet completed my ensemble that received many compliments. Would definitely rent again.
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Gold Dome Bangle
AV Max
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 32D
Beautiful!
This necklace was the best compliment to my dress (also a RTR rental) and people kept stopping all night to tell me how much they loved it. Would definitely rent this again.
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Turq Isle Necklace
RJ Graziano
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 32D
Absolutely stunning and the photos don't do it justice!
I felt so regal in this dress and received SO many compliments at the wedding and in the photo comments. It does run small, and if you are larger than a B-cup, I would recommend going up 2 sizes; usually I wear an 8, but for this occasion, I wore a size 10. The shoes were the only thing that I bought, the accessories are from RTR also. Love this dress!
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Sunshine Day Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 32D
Love this necklace!
I paired this necklace with the Shoshanna Judith dress for Easter brunch and received tons of compliments. Would definitely rent again (any maybe even buy)!
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Care to Dance Necklace
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 32D
Cute Easter Dress!
I got this as a replacement dress since my other ones weren't going to be available in time and I am so glad that I did. I wore this for Easter brunch and received tons of compliments. If you are larger than a B cup, I would definitely recommend going up a size since it was snug in the bodice. Would rent again for sure! (It was paired with the Kate Spade 'Care to Dance' necklace).
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Judith Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 32D
Just okay
I originally rented the Kate Spade shirt dress, but it wasn't available in time, so this was sent as a replacement. It fit true to size, but I think it would fit better on someone who was shorter and didn't have a bigger butt; it ended up looking like I was wearing a fitted men's shirt as opposed to a shirt dress. If you wore shorts under it, it would be fine, but kind of defeats the purpose.
Signature Chambray Dress
Equipment
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 178lbs
Bust: 36B
One size doesn't fit all
The bracelet is cute, but it didn't fit me. Your wrist circumference needs to be smaller than 6in in order for this to fit on you; I learned after renting this that my wrist is 6.5in in circumference. I do appreciate RTR's customer service though, especially given that this bracelet wasn't the original one I requested.
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Silver Lug Cuff
Shinola
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 32D
Perfect party dress
I rented this dress as part of the rent 1 get 2 free and really enjoyed wearing it for a birthday party. The lacy and cutouts were a nice touch without being too revealing. I wore a silicone bra with it, but could've gone without one. It was stretchy enough to dance in, which I appreciated. Would rent again.
In This Skin Sheath
Cut 25
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 178lbs
Bust: 36B
Stylish
Nice earrings, would rent again
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Mini Mosaic Drop Earrings
Kenneth Jay Lane
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 32D
Super sexy dress
I wore this dress for my boyfriend's birthday dinner and he loved it. The dress was true to size and it was comfortable. The only reason I gave it 4 and not 5 stars is because it arrived with 2 out of 3 buttons and then the 2nd button popped off when I was securing the dress; if you have broad shoulders like I do, beware. I wore a silicone bra with it, but it can be worn without one. Would rent again! (Special shoutout to the Rent 1, get 2 free promotion!)
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Black Openwork Crepe Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 32D
Totally worth it!
When I completed my first RTR purchase, I didn't intend on also getting the PRO membership, but the additional cost plus all of the perks made it an easy add on for me. I've been really satisfied with the membership so far especially the fact that I get a discount on every purchase and don't have to worry about shipping costs. Looking forward to using my birthday dress! Keep up the great customer service and perks!
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Rent the Runway PRO
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 32D
Stayed on and did its job!
This was my first time wearing a backless bra, and I was pleasantly surprised with how well it worked. I was concerned that it would fall down especially since I get hot easily, but fortunately there were no wardrobe malfunctions (I used this for a wedding in Houston where the temperatures were above 90 degrees and humid). I think that if you follow the instructions for before and after use, you'll be fine. I'm looking forward to using this bra again in the future. Thanks for the suggestion RTR, great addition to my undergarments collection.
Awesome and elegant dress!
I wore this to a wedding in Houston where it was really hot out. Surprisingly, the dress held up and didn't add to my heat discomfort. Additionally, the sequins weren't bothersome and it is a great dress to dance in. The 'business in the front, party in the back' was a nice touch too. I received lots of compliments. For me, it fit true to size. If it weren't such a memorable dress, I'd rent it again!
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Gold Swank Sequin Sheath
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 32D
Perfect earrings to match the perfect dress!
These earrings were a great complement to my dress and weren't heavy at all. I would rent these again
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Gold Deco Crystal Teardrops
Ben-Amun
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 32D
Great dress that received lots of compliments!
This dress was amazing! I normally wear an 8, but wore a 10L in this style. With a inch heel, the dress didn't drag too much on the floor. I was turning heads all night! Thank you RTR for a great first rental experience!
Lilac Coast Gown
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 10L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 178lbs
Bust: 36B